Some people believe that lentils are lucky. I'm not exactly the superstitious type. All I know about lentils, is that they are healthy. They don't look like much, and can be interesting to deal with. While vacationing in Malta, one of my aunts invited us over for a lunch feast. We started off with a lentil soup. I have to admit, it didn't look too appetizing, but it sure did taste good! This is how I make lentil soup.
If you want, you can saute the vegetables in a bit of oil to develop the flavours, but it isn't required.
Approx. 1 cup lentils, soaked for at least an hour
1 onion, chopped
1-2 carrots, chopped
1-2 stalks of celery, chopped
1 small potato, diced
garlic, optional
ham or bacon, for extra flavour
vegetable or chicken stock
salt and pepper
Throw all of the ingredients into a pot and top with water/stock. If you want your soup to be more of a stoup (stew/soup), add less water. Keep in mind that the lentils soak up a lot of the liquids, so be generous. I add some salt and pepper to taste. Cook the soup until the vegetables are tender. With an immersion blender, blend the soup into a smooth consistency.
It is that simple! I've taken a liking to this soup, and it can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving out the meat and using the veg stock. Great for a cold night or if you need to clean out the fridge :)
Enjoy!
Lisa
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